FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 14, 2007
INCISIVE SURGICAL IS NAMED RECIPIENT OF THE FIRST ANNUAL HEALTH CARE HEROES AWARD FOR INNOVATION IN HEALTH CARE
Minneapolis, June 14 – Incisive Surgical, Inc. today announced that it has been named as the recipient of the first annual Health Care Heroes Award in the Innovation in Health Care category for its introductory product, the INSORB® Subcuticular Skin Stapler. The INSORB Skin Stapler is a mechanical stapler which uses absorbable skin staples to close wounds after surgery.
“We are honored to be selected as the recipient of the first annual Health Care Heroes Award in the Innovation in Health Care category,” said John L. Shannon, Jr., president and chief executive officer of Incisive Surgical. “The INSORB Subcuticular Skin Stapler represents a revolutionary new skin closure modality, offering unique benefits to patients, clinicians and hospitals. This award recognizes the creativity and dedication of our employees, and the profound value proposition of our technology.”
About Incisive Surgical
Incisive Surgical, Inc. is a privately-held medical device company established to develop proprietary mechanical surgical solutions for skin closure. The company’s introductory product, the INSORB|20 Subcuticular Skin Stapler, is a patented new skin closure device designed to combine the cosmetic result of absorbable suture with the rapid closure times associated with metal skin staplers, and eliminate the need to remove metal staples post-operatively. The INSORB Absorbable Staple is comprised of a biocompatible material, which is absorbed over a period of a few months. For more information, visit www.insorb.com
For More Information Contact:
John L. Shannon Jr.
Ron W. McClurg
Incisive Surgical Inc.
14405 21st Ave N.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Toll Free: 877-2 INSORB
Local: 952-591-2543
Fax: 952-591-5989
shannon@insorb.com
